Become a Sponsor for Night by the River

Each year, ArtWorks for Milwaukee looks for local businesses to partner with for our Night by the River Benefit. This event is a crucial part of the annual funding required to fulfill our mission to “Inspire Creative Change” in our community. Last year’s event brought in over 300 guests and raised more than $20,000. Our 7th annual Night by the River benefit will be held Friday, October 23rd, 2015 at Zimmerman Architectural Studios. As an organization, there are many ways you can contribute to the 7th Annual Night by the River benefit. Please take a moment to review these opportunities that will help us to help serve local teens.

Please contact us with any questions about the 7th Annual Night by the River Benefit sponsorship or donations.

Tasting Sponsor

As a Tasting Sponsor, your business will be a primary focus of the event. Up to 400 attendees will be on site to sample food and beverages from some of Milwaukee's finest establishments. Providing a tasting at this event is an excellent opportunity to promote your business and reach new customers. As a Tasting Sponsor, you will receive:

On-site visibility with a promotional table for you to display your organization’s signage & marketing materials

Name recognition in the evening's event program

Exposure during social media promotions via Facebook and/or Twitter

Recognition in ArtWorks' e-newsletter with a link to your website

Recognition on ArtWorks for Milwaukee's website with a link to your website

Auction/Raffle Item Donation

By donating an auction item for the event, you will be directly contributing to our success. Every donation is packaged as part of either a silent/live auction item or a raffle. Silent auction/raffle items are displayed throughout the evening while attendees place their bids. Live auction items are auctioned off at the end of the evening by the event's guest emcee. All auction donations are tax-deductible. As an Auction Donor, you will receive:

Corporate Sponsorship

Becoming a Corporate Sponsor is a great way to support ArtWorks’ mission. As a Corporate Sponsor, your organization will be included in Night by the River promotions leading up to the event. These promotions include various printed materials and recognition on ArtWorks for Milwaukee’s websites, newsletters and social media profiles.During the event, your organization will enjoy prominent exposure. ArtWorks for Milwaukee will provide on-site visibility of your organization including signage and exposure in the event’s program Additionally, each sponsor will be publically acknowledged during the event’s formal remarks.There are four levels of Corporate Sponsorship: